If you are considering settling your workers’ compensation claim, you obviously need to try to maximize the amount of the settlement that you will be receiving. Following your settlement, you may be limited to a fixed income from other sources, forced to work at a lower-paying job to make ends meet, in need of funds […]
Five Things to Do After a Slip/Trip and Fall Accident
Pennsylvania gets some pretty slick weather in the wintertime. There are often spills on the floors of stores. These conditions can cause us to slip and fall, injuring ourselves. Tripping hazards can be found almost anywhere and the resulting falls can also cause injuries. These are known as “defects” in the property. If these events […]
Five Things to Do After an Auto Accident
When you are involved in an auto accident, it can be an unnerving experience. Regardless of how upset you may be, here are five things you should do after the accident. Get the Other Driver’s Information If you are injured or your car is not drivable, call the police to investigate the accident. The police […]
Top 5 Things to Do After You Are Injured at Work
Here are a few of the steps you should follow to best protect your right to benefits under the PA Workers’ Compensation Act after you are injured at work. 1. Report Your Injury Immediately Under the PA Workers’ Compensation Act, an employee has up to 120 days to report an injury. However, failure to report […]